ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Jul 15, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Join Superdrug Head Office Help Create a Great Workplace Experience! Location: Head Office, CroydonHours: Up to 18 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday)Salary: Competitive Why Superdrug? Passionate about delivering fantastic service and creating a great workplace environment?Our vibrant Head Office, based just moments from East Croydon station, is home to hundreds of colleagues working together to deliver That Superdrug Feeling. We're looking for a friendly, proactive and hands-on individual to join our Office Services team.This is a varied role combining facilities support, porterage, meeting room setup and front-of-house reception cover. We're looking for someone who enjoys being active, takes pride in delivering excellent service and is equally comfortable moving office furniture as they are welcoming visitors to Head Office.Our success comes from our people. We celebrate individuality, encourage collaboration and work together to create a positive experience for our teams and visitors every day. Here's the exciting bit A day includes: As our Workplace & Facilities Assistant, you'll play a vital role in keeping our Head Office running smoothly.No two days are the same, but you'll spend your time:Receiving and distributing deliveries, parcels and postMoving furniture, equipment and office supplies across the buildingSetting up and resetting meeting rooms and event spacesSupporting office moves and workspace reconfigurationsWelcoming visitors, guests and contractors to Head OfficeProviding reception and concierge support during busy periods and holiday coverCreating a positive first impression for everyone who visits SuperdrugConducting routine checks of meeting rooms, kitchens and shared spacesSupporting the Office Services team with day-to-day operational activities Key Responsibilities Facilities & Workplace SupportReceive, log and distribute incoming deliveries, parcels and courier itemsPrepare and dispatch outgoing mail and packagesMove furniture, office equipment and supplies safely and efficiently throughout the buildingSupport internal office moves and desk relocationsSet up and reset meeting rooms to required layoutsAssist with office events and workplace activities Reception & Visitor Experience Support the Concierge and Reception teams when requiredWelcome visitors, guests and contractors in a professional and friendly mannerCreate a positive first impression of SuperdrugRespond confidently to visitor enquiries and direct guests appropriatelyAssist with meeting room bookings and visitor arrivalsDeliver excellent customer service to colleagues and visitors alike Facilities Support Conduct routine checks of meeting rooms, kitchens and communal areasReport faults, maintenance issues and workplace hazardsMaintain safe, organised and tidy storage areasSupport the smooth day-to-day running of Head Office facilities Health & Safety Follow all Health & Safety policies and proceduresCarry out manual handling tasks safely and responsiblyHelp maintain a safe working environment for colleagues and visitors What We're Looking For EssentialPrevious experience in a facilities, porterage, workplace support, logistics, hospitality or customer service roleComfortable working in a physically active role involving regular lifting, carrying, moving and setting up furniture and equipmentAbility to carry out manual handling activities safely throughout the working dayConfident interacting with colleagues, visitors and stakeholders at all levelsExcellent customer service and communication skillsProfessional and approachable mannerStrong organisational and time-management skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamBasic IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and email Desirable Experience working within a corporate Head Office environmentReception, concierge or front-of-house experienceKnowledge of Health & Safety and manual handling practicesExperience supporting facilities or workplace services Personal Qualities We're looking for someone who is:Friendly, welcoming and approachableProfessional and confident when dealing with visitorsReliable and punctualProactive with a hands-on attitudeComfortable in a physically demanding roleHappy working on their feet for much of the dayFlexible and adaptableOrganised with strong attention to detailPassionate about delivering excellent service Additional Requirements This role involves regular manual handling, lifting, carrying and moving furniture, deliveries and office equipment.Candidates should be comfortable undertaking the physical requirements of the role, with reasonable adjustments considered where appropriate.Flexibility to support occasional events, workplace changes and busy periods.Willingness to provide reception and visitor support when required. Here's What's In It For You 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata)2 staff discount cards for yourself and a family member or friend30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand products in store and onlineCompany pension schemeBonus opportunityAccess to Stream, giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn itUnrivalled Learning and Development programmesEnhanced family-friendly policies and company sick payBeing part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailerWorking in our modern, collaborative Head Office environment in Croydon Come and Be Part of Something Special If you're someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in delivering great service and wants to play a key role in creating an outstanding workplace experience, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and become part of the team behind That Superdrug Feeling.For information on how we manage and store your data, please visit our Privacy Policy.
Jul 15, 2026
Full time
Join Superdrug Head Office Help Create a Great Workplace Experience! Location: Head Office, CroydonHours: Up to 18 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday)Salary: Competitive Why Superdrug? Passionate about delivering fantastic service and creating a great workplace environment?Our vibrant Head Office, based just moments from East Croydon station, is home to hundreds of colleagues working together to deliver That Superdrug Feeling. We're looking for a friendly, proactive and hands-on individual to join our Office Services team.This is a varied role combining facilities support, porterage, meeting room setup and front-of-house reception cover. We're looking for someone who enjoys being active, takes pride in delivering excellent service and is equally comfortable moving office furniture as they are welcoming visitors to Head Office.Our success comes from our people. We celebrate individuality, encourage collaboration and work together to create a positive experience for our teams and visitors every day. Here's the exciting bit A day includes: As our Workplace & Facilities Assistant, you'll play a vital role in keeping our Head Office running smoothly.No two days are the same, but you'll spend your time:Receiving and distributing deliveries, parcels and postMoving furniture, equipment and office supplies across the buildingSetting up and resetting meeting rooms and event spacesSupporting office moves and workspace reconfigurationsWelcoming visitors, guests and contractors to Head OfficeProviding reception and concierge support during busy periods and holiday coverCreating a positive first impression for everyone who visits SuperdrugConducting routine checks of meeting rooms, kitchens and shared spacesSupporting the Office Services team with day-to-day operational activities Key Responsibilities Facilities & Workplace SupportReceive, log and distribute incoming deliveries, parcels and courier itemsPrepare and dispatch outgoing mail and packagesMove furniture, office equipment and supplies safely and efficiently throughout the buildingSupport internal office moves and desk relocationsSet up and reset meeting rooms to required layoutsAssist with office events and workplace activities Reception & Visitor Experience Support the Concierge and Reception teams when requiredWelcome visitors, guests and contractors in a professional and friendly mannerCreate a positive first impression of SuperdrugRespond confidently to visitor enquiries and direct guests appropriatelyAssist with meeting room bookings and visitor arrivalsDeliver excellent customer service to colleagues and visitors alike Facilities Support Conduct routine checks of meeting rooms, kitchens and communal areasReport faults, maintenance issues and workplace hazardsMaintain safe, organised and tidy storage areasSupport the smooth day-to-day running of Head Office facilities Health & Safety Follow all Health & Safety policies and proceduresCarry out manual handling tasks safely and responsiblyHelp maintain a safe working environment for colleagues and visitors What We're Looking For EssentialPrevious experience in a facilities, porterage, workplace support, logistics, hospitality or customer service roleComfortable working in a physically active role involving regular lifting, carrying, moving and setting up furniture and equipmentAbility to carry out manual handling activities safely throughout the working dayConfident interacting with colleagues, visitors and stakeholders at all levelsExcellent customer service and communication skillsProfessional and approachable mannerStrong organisational and time-management skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamBasic IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and email Desirable Experience working within a corporate Head Office environmentReception, concierge or front-of-house experienceKnowledge of Health & Safety and manual handling practicesExperience supporting facilities or workplace services Personal Qualities We're looking for someone who is:Friendly, welcoming and approachableProfessional and confident when dealing with visitorsReliable and punctualProactive with a hands-on attitudeComfortable in a physically demanding roleHappy working on their feet for much of the dayFlexible and adaptableOrganised with strong attention to detailPassionate about delivering excellent service Additional Requirements This role involves regular manual handling, lifting, carrying and moving furniture, deliveries and office equipment.Candidates should be comfortable undertaking the physical requirements of the role, with reasonable adjustments considered where appropriate.Flexibility to support occasional events, workplace changes and busy periods.Willingness to provide reception and visitor support when required. Here's What's In It For You 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata)2 staff discount cards for yourself and a family member or friend30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand products in store and onlineCompany pension schemeBonus opportunityAccess to Stream, giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn itUnrivalled Learning and Development programmesEnhanced family-friendly policies and company sick payBeing part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailerWorking in our modern, collaborative Head Office environment in Croydon Come and Be Part of Something Special If you're someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in delivering great service and wants to play a key role in creating an outstanding workplace experience, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and become part of the team behind That Superdrug Feeling.For information on how we manage and store your data, please visit our Privacy Policy.
ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Jul 15, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Jul 15, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Food & Beverage Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll play an important role in creating a warm, welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for our residents, families and visitors. From serving meals and refreshments to ensuring dining areas are clean, comfortable and inviting, you'll help make every mealtime a positive experience. Working closely with our hospitality and kitchen teams, you'll support the day-to-day delivery of food and beverage services throughout the home. Whether you're preparing dining areas, serving residents or assisting with kitchen duties, your friendly approach and attention to detail will help us deliver the high standards we're known for. As a Bank Food & Beverage Assistant, you'll enjoy the flexibility of working hours that fit around your lifestyle while making a meaningful difference to residents' daily lives. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Bank Food & Beverage Assistant, you'll need: Experience in a hospitality, catering or customer service environment A friendly, caring and professional approach Good communication and teamwork skills An understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices A passion for delivering excellent customer service The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment You'll enjoy working with people and take pride in providing an outstanding experience for residents and visitors alike. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and experience. If you'd like a rewarding role where you can make a real difference while enjoying flexible working opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Jul 15, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Food & Beverage Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll play an important role in creating a warm, welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for our residents, families and visitors. From serving meals and refreshments to ensuring dining areas are clean, comfortable and inviting, you'll help make every mealtime a positive experience. Working closely with our hospitality and kitchen teams, you'll support the day-to-day delivery of food and beverage services throughout the home. Whether you're preparing dining areas, serving residents or assisting with kitchen duties, your friendly approach and attention to detail will help us deliver the high standards we're known for. As a Bank Food & Beverage Assistant, you'll enjoy the flexibility of working hours that fit around your lifestyle while making a meaningful difference to residents' daily lives. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Bank Food & Beverage Assistant, you'll need: Experience in a hospitality, catering or customer service environment A friendly, caring and professional approach Good communication and teamwork skills An understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices A passion for delivering excellent customer service The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment You'll enjoy working with people and take pride in providing an outstanding experience for residents and visitors alike. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and experience. If you'd like a rewarding role where you can make a real difference while enjoying flexible working opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Position: Chef de Partie Contract Type: Temporary, Full Time Pay: 16 per hour + Holiday Pay + Benefits Location: Hackney, London Are you a passionate Chef de Partie looking to make a real difference? Adecco Romford & London East are seeking a skilled and flexible Chef de Partie to join a dedicated catering team within a care environment, helping to provide high-quality, nutritious meals for patients, visitors and staff. Working across a Production Kitchen, Caf /Restaurant and ward kitchens, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding food quality, maintaining exceptional hygiene standards and supporting a compassionate care environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality meals, including breakfast, lunch and dinner Support menu planning and contribute ideas for menu development and service improvements Supervise and guide Catering Assistants, Porters Ensure full compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH and company procedures Complete food safety documentation and maintain accurate records Carry out cleaning and equipment maintenance checks to ensure a safe and hygienic kitchen environment What We're Looking For Previous Chef de Partie or strong Chef experience within a high-volume catering environment Excellent knowledge of food hygiene, food safety and health & safety standards Ability to lead by example and support junior team members Strong organisational skills with attention to detail A flexible and proactive approach with the ability to adapt to changing service needs Passion for delivering high-quality food with exceptional customer service Flexibility Required This is a 5 days out of 7 rota-based role Availability to work weekends, bank holidays and religious festivals is essential If you're looking for a rewarding culinary role where your work truly impacts people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Claire or Hannah at Adecco Romford & London East (option 2) ASAP Why work with Adecco: Annual leave entitlement Perks at work - discount vouchers and points to spend Support program with 24/7 helpline Eye care vouchers Competitive pension scheme An Enhanced DBS is essential for the role. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A registered Enhanced DBS check is advantageous, or you must be happy to have one processed at a cost. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Jul 15, 2026
Seasonal
Position: Chef de Partie Contract Type: Temporary, Full Time Pay: 16 per hour + Holiday Pay + Benefits Location: Hackney, London Are you a passionate Chef de Partie looking to make a real difference? Adecco Romford & London East are seeking a skilled and flexible Chef de Partie to join a dedicated catering team within a care environment, helping to provide high-quality, nutritious meals for patients, visitors and staff. Working across a Production Kitchen, Caf /Restaurant and ward kitchens, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding food quality, maintaining exceptional hygiene standards and supporting a compassionate care environment. Key Responsibilities Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality meals, including breakfast, lunch and dinner Support menu planning and contribute ideas for menu development and service improvements Supervise and guide Catering Assistants, Porters Ensure full compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH and company procedures Complete food safety documentation and maintain accurate records Carry out cleaning and equipment maintenance checks to ensure a safe and hygienic kitchen environment What We're Looking For Previous Chef de Partie or strong Chef experience within a high-volume catering environment Excellent knowledge of food hygiene, food safety and health & safety standards Ability to lead by example and support junior team members Strong organisational skills with attention to detail A flexible and proactive approach with the ability to adapt to changing service needs Passion for delivering high-quality food with exceptional customer service Flexibility Required This is a 5 days out of 7 rota-based role Availability to work weekends, bank holidays and religious festivals is essential If you're looking for a rewarding culinary role where your work truly impacts people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Claire or Hannah at Adecco Romford & London East (option 2) ASAP Why work with Adecco: Annual leave entitlement Perks at work - discount vouchers and points to spend Support program with 24/7 helpline Eye care vouchers Competitive pension scheme An Enhanced DBS is essential for the role. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A registered Enhanced DBS check is advantageous, or you must be happy to have one processed at a cost. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Airedale Catering Equipment Group Limited T/A The Airedale Group
Bradford, Yorkshire
Company Overview: The Airedale Group are the leading market design, installation, and maintenance provider for commercial kitchens in the UK hospitality and food service industry. We work alongside clients from the initial designs through to bespoke fabrication and installation. Coupled with the largest body of professional maintenance engineers in the country, we offer the complete end-to-end sol click apply for full job details
Jul 14, 2026
Full time
Company Overview: The Airedale Group are the leading market design, installation, and maintenance provider for commercial kitchens in the UK hospitality and food service industry. We work alongside clients from the initial designs through to bespoke fabrication and installation. Coupled with the largest body of professional maintenance engineers in the country, we offer the complete end-to-end sol click apply for full job details
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Food & Beverage Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll play an important role in creating a warm, welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for our residents, families and visitors. From serving meals and refreshments to ensuring dining areas are clean, comfortable and inviting, you'll help make every mealtime a positive experience. Working closely with our hospitality and kitchen teams, you'll support the day-to-day delivery of food and beverage services throughout the home. Whether you're preparing dining areas, serving residents or assisting with kitchen duties, your friendly approach and attention to detail will help us deliver the high standards we're known for. As a Bank Food & Beverage Assistant, you'll enjoy the flexibility of working hours that fit around your lifestyle while making a meaningful difference to residents' daily lives. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Bank Food & Beverage Assistant, you'll need: Experience in a hospitality, catering or customer service environment A friendly, caring and professional approach Good communication and teamwork skills An understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices A passion for delivering excellent customer service The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment You'll enjoy working with people and take pride in providing an outstanding experience for residents and visitors alike. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and experience. If you'd like a rewarding role where you can make a real difference while enjoying flexible working opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Jul 14, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Food & Beverage Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll play an important role in creating a warm, welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for our residents, families and visitors. From serving meals and refreshments to ensuring dining areas are clean, comfortable and inviting, you'll help make every mealtime a positive experience. Working closely with our hospitality and kitchen teams, you'll support the day-to-day delivery of food and beverage services throughout the home. Whether you're preparing dining areas, serving residents or assisting with kitchen duties, your friendly approach and attention to detail will help us deliver the high standards we're known for. As a Bank Food & Beverage Assistant, you'll enjoy the flexibility of working hours that fit around your lifestyle while making a meaningful difference to residents' daily lives. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Bank Food & Beverage Assistant, you'll need: Experience in a hospitality, catering or customer service environment A friendly, caring and professional approach Good communication and teamwork skills An understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices A passion for delivering excellent customer service The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment You'll enjoy working with people and take pride in providing an outstanding experience for residents and visitors alike. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and experience. If you'd like a rewarding role where you can make a real difference while enjoying flexible working opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Templeton House Care Home in Ayr offers exceptional care for up to 69 residents in a picturesque and peaceful setting. Designed to feel like a true home, the environment combines warmth and comfort with modern amenities such as a cinema room and on-site hair salon. With a superb carehome.co.uk rating of 9.9 and Care Inspectorate grades of 5, 4, 4, 5, and 5, we are proud to provide compassionate, h click apply for full job details
Jul 14, 2026
Full time
Templeton House Care Home in Ayr offers exceptional care for up to 69 residents in a picturesque and peaceful setting. Designed to feel like a true home, the environment combines warmth and comfort with modern amenities such as a cinema room and on-site hair salon. With a superb carehome.co.uk rating of 9.9 and Care Inspectorate grades of 5, 4, 4, 5, and 5, we are proud to provide compassionate, h click apply for full job details
ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at various care homes across Southampton andsurrounding arears, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of care homes. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Jul 13, 2026
Seasonal
ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at various care homes across Southampton andsurrounding arears, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of care homes. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Closing date: 16-07-2026 Canteen Assistant - Plymouth £12.71 hourly rate plus £1.94 p/h weekend allowance + £1.94 p/h after 6pm 31.5 hours, 4 days per week - including weekends Shift ranging 8am-2.15pm twice a week, and 8am-6.30pm twice a week (rota provided in advance) Plymouth depot, Bell Close; Newnham Ind Est, Plymouth, PL7 4JH Please check you can reliably commute to the warehouse before applying We're looking for a Canteen Assistant to join our team at our Plymouth depot. With around 140 colleagues working on site, our canteen plays a big part in keeping everyone fuelled and feeling looked after. If you've got kitchen know how and a passion for great service, this could be a brilliant opportunity to grow your career in a business that puts people first. What you'll do: Cook and prepare hot and cold meals, following all hygiene regulations and standards Make sure vending items are prepared and available across all shifts Maintain clean and tidy serving, kitchen and eating areas Work on the tills, serving colleagues and handle money confidently Order food products and manage kitchen supplies weekly Work with the back office to co-ordinate deliveries and ensure they are paid on arrival Complete periodic stock takes for vending items What you'll bring: Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Experience working in a kitchen environment Strong food preparation and service skills A friendly, helpful approach and great customer service Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: Competitive pay including additional shift allowances Holidays starting from 24 days per year (including bank holidays) 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores A pension with up to 10% employer contributions Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it Free employee assistance programme with extensive health, financial and wellbeing support Access to credit unions for loans and savings, plus rental deposit loans and season ticket loans Free eye tests every 2 years On-site facilities including a subsidised canteen and free parking A place you'll belong We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at Your Co-op Application Journey and our inclusion commitments at Diversity and inclusion at Co-op We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military families. We're proud to support meaningful careers, not just jobs, for those with Armed Forces experience and their partners. As part of the application process for this job, you'll need to complete two online assessments. It will take around 20 minutes to complete these tests. We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
Closing date: 16-07-2026 Canteen Assistant - Plymouth £12.71 hourly rate plus £1.94 p/h weekend allowance + £1.94 p/h after 6pm 31.5 hours, 4 days per week - including weekends Shift ranging 8am-2.15pm twice a week, and 8am-6.30pm twice a week (rota provided in advance) Plymouth depot, Bell Close; Newnham Ind Est, Plymouth, PL7 4JH Please check you can reliably commute to the warehouse before applying We're looking for a Canteen Assistant to join our team at our Plymouth depot. With around 140 colleagues working on site, our canteen plays a big part in keeping everyone fuelled and feeling looked after. If you've got kitchen know how and a passion for great service, this could be a brilliant opportunity to grow your career in a business that puts people first. What you'll do: Cook and prepare hot and cold meals, following all hygiene regulations and standards Make sure vending items are prepared and available across all shifts Maintain clean and tidy serving, kitchen and eating areas Work on the tills, serving colleagues and handle money confidently Order food products and manage kitchen supplies weekly Work with the back office to co-ordinate deliveries and ensure they are paid on arrival Complete periodic stock takes for vending items What you'll bring: Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Experience working in a kitchen environment Strong food preparation and service skills A friendly, helpful approach and great customer service Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: Competitive pay including additional shift allowances Holidays starting from 24 days per year (including bank holidays) 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores A pension with up to 10% employer contributions Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it Free employee assistance programme with extensive health, financial and wellbeing support Access to credit unions for loans and savings, plus rental deposit loans and season ticket loans Free eye tests every 2 years On-site facilities including a subsidised canteen and free parking A place you'll belong We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work. We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you. Learn more about our recruitment process at Your Co-op Application Journey and our inclusion commitments at Diversity and inclusion at Co-op We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military families. We're proud to support meaningful careers, not just jobs, for those with Armed Forces experience and their partners. As part of the application process for this job, you'll need to complete two online assessments. It will take around 20 minutes to complete these tests. We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.
Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Domestic Assistant. Location: Cedar Park Day Nursery Twyford RG10 9PP. Contract: Permanent 17.5 hours/week 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Monday-Friday between 15:00-18:30. Salary: £25,096.50 per annum (pro-rata) £12.87 per hour. We've been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ' careers, not jobs' , supporting one another to grow and succeed. Why join us? Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays. Work-life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free. Childcare discount : 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one . Exclusive partner benefits : Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts. Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service. Career development : Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy. About us We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend. We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes. We are community driven : Supporting causes close to our hearts, we've raised more than £3.5 million for charity. We are environmentally responsible : Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy. About you You are passionate about maintaining exceptional standards: You have experience of working as a professional Housekeeper or Cleaner, maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. You are diligent: Your knowledge of COSHH and the use of your initiative will ensure you uphold a safe environment as you re-stock supplies in bathrooms and kitchens, empty bins, sweep and mop floors, engage in high-level dusting, support the kitchen team with washing-up and take care of the laundry. You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure the well-being of every child and all adults within the nursery are met. You are collaborative: You thrive as part of a team and enjoy building supportive and respectful relationships with others. We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We're committed to FREDIE ( fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step. Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.
Jul 13, 2026
Full time
Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Domestic Assistant. Location: Cedar Park Day Nursery Twyford RG10 9PP. Contract: Permanent 17.5 hours/week 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Monday-Friday between 15:00-18:30. Salary: £25,096.50 per annum (pro-rata) £12.87 per hour. We've been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ' careers, not jobs' , supporting one another to grow and succeed. Why join us? Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays. Work-life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free. Childcare discount : 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one . Exclusive partner benefits : Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts. Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service. Career development : Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy. About us We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend. We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes. We are community driven : Supporting causes close to our hearts, we've raised more than £3.5 million for charity. We are environmentally responsible : Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy. About you You are passionate about maintaining exceptional standards: You have experience of working as a professional Housekeeper or Cleaner, maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. You are diligent: Your knowledge of COSHH and the use of your initiative will ensure you uphold a safe environment as you re-stock supplies in bathrooms and kitchens, empty bins, sweep and mop floors, engage in high-level dusting, support the kitchen team with washing-up and take care of the laundry. You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure the well-being of every child and all adults within the nursery are met. You are collaborative: You thrive as part of a team and enjoy building supportive and respectful relationships with others. We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We're committed to FREDIE ( fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step. Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.
Kitchen Assistant Bank Kitchen Assistant £13.81 per hour, £15.48 including rolled up holiday pay. Between the hours of 8am and 5pm Rivendale - Northallerton Do you want to be part of a passionate catering team providing excellent customer experiences every time? At Broadacres we run several Extra Care schemes across North Yorkshire. Here the catering team proudly serve exceptional food, making sure dinner time is the highlight of the day! If you think you could blend' into our hardworking catering team in a busy restaurant/bistro, we'd love to hear from you! We're looking for someone who can whisk' up enthusiasm, stir' up some fun, and serve' up smiles. Don't miss this chance to spice' up your career with us! Your responsibilities will include: Carrying out cleaning duties to a high standard within the kitchen and dining area, ensuring all preparation areas and equipment are kept clean Assisting the chefs to plate meals and prepare food trolleys Preparing the dining room for meal service and serving food and drinks to residents and customers Acting as Front of House', ensuring that meals run smoothly, providing a hosting service before and after meals. About you Our ideal candidate will: Be highly customer focussed Have the ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness Hold a Level 1 NVQ in catering, or equivalent, or be prepared to work towards one About us As a not-for-profit organisation we provide a comprehensive range of services to over 6,800 homes, and extra care schemes. With our aim to be the Best Rural Housing Association in the country, we are looking for great people to join us! If you want to find out more about the Extra Care schemes and catering teams visit our website What we can offer in return: £13.81 per hour ,£15.48 including holiday pay. Sociable and flexible hours Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning, training, and career growth. Supportive Work Environment: A collaborative and innovative workplace that values your contributions. Comprehensive Benefits: A range of benefits to support your wellbeing and personal development. If you are a good team worker and want to make a difference then we would like to hear from you! At Broadacres we are an equal opportunities and disability confident employer who welcomes applicants from all sectors of the community, and we encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in areas of the organisation. Please note: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received. We will be interviewing as applications come in so apply early to avoid disappointment!
Jul 12, 2026
Full time
Kitchen Assistant Bank Kitchen Assistant £13.81 per hour, £15.48 including rolled up holiday pay. Between the hours of 8am and 5pm Rivendale - Northallerton Do you want to be part of a passionate catering team providing excellent customer experiences every time? At Broadacres we run several Extra Care schemes across North Yorkshire. Here the catering team proudly serve exceptional food, making sure dinner time is the highlight of the day! If you think you could blend' into our hardworking catering team in a busy restaurant/bistro, we'd love to hear from you! We're looking for someone who can whisk' up enthusiasm, stir' up some fun, and serve' up smiles. Don't miss this chance to spice' up your career with us! Your responsibilities will include: Carrying out cleaning duties to a high standard within the kitchen and dining area, ensuring all preparation areas and equipment are kept clean Assisting the chefs to plate meals and prepare food trolleys Preparing the dining room for meal service and serving food and drinks to residents and customers Acting as Front of House', ensuring that meals run smoothly, providing a hosting service before and after meals. About you Our ideal candidate will: Be highly customer focussed Have the ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness Hold a Level 1 NVQ in catering, or equivalent, or be prepared to work towards one About us As a not-for-profit organisation we provide a comprehensive range of services to over 6,800 homes, and extra care schemes. With our aim to be the Best Rural Housing Association in the country, we are looking for great people to join us! If you want to find out more about the Extra Care schemes and catering teams visit our website What we can offer in return: £13.81 per hour ,£15.48 including holiday pay. Sociable and flexible hours Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning, training, and career growth. Supportive Work Environment: A collaborative and innovative workplace that values your contributions. Comprehensive Benefits: A range of benefits to support your wellbeing and personal development. If you are a good team worker and want to make a difference then we would like to hear from you! At Broadacres we are an equal opportunities and disability confident employer who welcomes applicants from all sectors of the community, and we encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in areas of the organisation. Please note: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received. We will be interviewing as applications come in so apply early to avoid disappointment!
Hamberley Care Management Limited
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Be all you can be with Hamberley At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day'. We're seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help us achieve our goals. As our kitchen assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our care homes kitchen. Joining us at Edwalton Manor, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents. We offer our colleagues A competitive salary and benefits package 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays Quality-linked bonus scheme - A performance bonus tied to our CQC/CI quality rating, rewarding you for helping us deliver outstanding care. Workplace pension for your future security A true team culture - A collaborative, encouraging working environment where kindness, respect, and professional pride are at the heart of everything we do Excellent training and career development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and wellbeing support services Everyday saving perks - Access to a wide range of retail discounts and savings Free on-site parking Rewarding connections - Refer a Friend bonus - earn up to £750 per successful referral because great people know great people. What you'll be doing Supporting the Chefs in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements To ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and ensure that safe methods of work are always used Manage all stocks and stores ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in place To maintain accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirement such as fridge temperature checks Could you be part of our team? About You: Proven experience working in a similar catering role, ideally in a care or similar environment. Committed to customer care and first-class service provision Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment To share our values and demonstrate them at all times. "Can-Do" flexible team worker, problem fixer, passion for what they do, ability to manage diverse and demanding workload, think out of the box, open to doing things differently If this sounds like you and you're looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you. Due to the high level of interest we anticipate for this role, we may close this advert earlier than the stated closing date to manage applications effectively. If you're interested in joining us at Hamberley, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Join us at Nottingham's most stunning care home Edwalton Manor is a luxurious care home in Nottingham, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes - offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house - where we screen classic films - to the on-site luxury spa - offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies - everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel. Hamberley People We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!
Jul 11, 2026
Full time
Be all you can be with Hamberley At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day'. We're seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help us achieve our goals. As our kitchen assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our care homes kitchen. Joining us at Edwalton Manor, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents. We offer our colleagues A competitive salary and benefits package 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays Quality-linked bonus scheme - A performance bonus tied to our CQC/CI quality rating, rewarding you for helping us deliver outstanding care. Workplace pension for your future security A true team culture - A collaborative, encouraging working environment where kindness, respect, and professional pride are at the heart of everything we do Excellent training and career development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and wellbeing support services Everyday saving perks - Access to a wide range of retail discounts and savings Free on-site parking Rewarding connections - Refer a Friend bonus - earn up to £750 per successful referral because great people know great people. What you'll be doing Supporting the Chefs in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements To ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and ensure that safe methods of work are always used Manage all stocks and stores ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in place To maintain accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirement such as fridge temperature checks Could you be part of our team? About You: Proven experience working in a similar catering role, ideally in a care or similar environment. Committed to customer care and first-class service provision Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment To share our values and demonstrate them at all times. "Can-Do" flexible team worker, problem fixer, passion for what they do, ability to manage diverse and demanding workload, think out of the box, open to doing things differently If this sounds like you and you're looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you. Due to the high level of interest we anticipate for this role, we may close this advert earlier than the stated closing date to manage applications effectively. If you're interested in joining us at Hamberley, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Join us at Nottingham's most stunning care home Edwalton Manor is a luxurious care home in Nottingham, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes - offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house - where we screen classic films - to the on-site luxury spa - offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies - everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel. Hamberley People We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Jul 11, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Be all you can be with Hamberley At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day'. We're seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help us achieve our goals. As our kitchen assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our care homes kitchen. Joining us at Upton Manor, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents. We offer our colleagues A competitive salary and benefits package 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays Quality-linked bonus scheme - A performance bonus tied to our CQC/CI quality rating, rewarding you for helping us deliver outstanding care. Workplace pension for your future security A true team culture - A collaborative, encouraging working environment where kindness, respect, and professional pride are at the heart of everything we do Excellent training and career development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and wellbeing support services Everyday saving perks - Access to a wide range of retail discounts and savings Free on-site parking Rewarding connections - Refer a Friend bonus - earn up to £750 per successful referral because great people know great people. What you'll be doing Supporting the Chefs in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements To ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and ensure that safe methods of work are always used Manage all stocks and stores ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in place To maintain accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirement such as fridge temperature checks Could you be part of our team? About You: Proven experience working in a similar catering role, ideally in a care or similar environment. Committed to customer care and first-class service provision Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment To share our values and demonstrate them at all times. "Can-Do" flexible team worker, problem fixer, passion for what they do, ability to manage diverse and demanding workload, think out of the box, open to doing things differently If this sounds like you and you're looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you. Due to the high level of interest we anticipate for this role, we may close this advert earlier than the stated closing date to manage applications effectively. If you're interested in joining us at Hamberley, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. About Upton Manor Upton Manor is a luxurious care home in Poole, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes - offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house - where we screen classic films - to the on-site luxury spa - offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies - everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel. Hamberley People We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!
Jul 10, 2026
Full time
Be all you can be with Hamberley At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day'. We're seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help us achieve our goals. As our kitchen assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our care homes kitchen. Joining us at Upton Manor, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents. We offer our colleagues A competitive salary and benefits package 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays Quality-linked bonus scheme - A performance bonus tied to our CQC/CI quality rating, rewarding you for helping us deliver outstanding care. Workplace pension for your future security A true team culture - A collaborative, encouraging working environment where kindness, respect, and professional pride are at the heart of everything we do Excellent training and career development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and wellbeing support services Everyday saving perks - Access to a wide range of retail discounts and savings Free on-site parking Rewarding connections - Refer a Friend bonus - earn up to £750 per successful referral because great people know great people. What you'll be doing Supporting the Chefs in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements To ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and ensure that safe methods of work are always used Manage all stocks and stores ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in place To maintain accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirement such as fridge temperature checks Could you be part of our team? About You: Proven experience working in a similar catering role, ideally in a care or similar environment. Committed to customer care and first-class service provision Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment To share our values and demonstrate them at all times. "Can-Do" flexible team worker, problem fixer, passion for what they do, ability to manage diverse and demanding workload, think out of the box, open to doing things differently If this sounds like you and you're looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you. Due to the high level of interest we anticipate for this role, we may close this advert earlier than the stated closing date to manage applications effectively. If you're interested in joining us at Hamberley, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. About Upton Manor Upton Manor is a luxurious care home in Poole, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes - offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house - where we screen classic films - to the on-site luxury spa - offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies - everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel. Hamberley People We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!
Hamberley Care Management Limited
Bristol, Gloucestershire
Be all you can be with Hamberley At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day'. We're seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help us achieve our goals. As our kitchen assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our care homes kitchen. Joining us at Lovell Place, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents. We offer our colleagues A competitive salary and benefits package 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays Quality-linked bonus scheme - A performance bonus tied to our CQC/CI quality rating, rewarding you for helping us deliver outstanding care. Workplace pension for your future security A true team culture - A collaborative, encouraging working environment where kindness, respect, and professional pride are at the heart of everything we do Excellent training and career development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and wellbeing support services Everyday saving perks - Access to a wide range of retail discounts and savings Free on-site parking Rewarding connections - Refer a Friend bonus - earn up to £750 per successful referral because great people know great people. What you'll be doing Supporting the Chefs in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements To ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and ensure that safe methods of work are always used Manage all stocks and stores ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in place To maintain accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirement such as fridge temperature checks Could you be part of our team? About You: Proven experience working in a similar catering role, ideally in a care or similar environment. Committed to customer care and first-class service provision Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment To share our values and demonstrate them at all times. "Can-Do" flexible team worker, problem fixer, passion for what they do, ability to manage diverse and demanding workload, think out of the box, open to doing things differently If this sounds like you and you're looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you. Due to the high level of interest we anticipate for this role, we may close this advert earlier than the stated closing date to manage applications effectively. If you're interested in joining us at Hamberley, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. About Lovell Place Lovell Place is a luxurious care home in Bristol, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes - offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house - where we screen classic films - to the on-site luxury spa - offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies - everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel. Hamberley People We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of something special. Be part of Hamberley.
Jul 10, 2026
Full time
Be all you can be with Hamberley At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day'. We're seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help us achieve our goals. As our kitchen assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our care homes kitchen. Joining us at Lovell Place, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents. We offer our colleagues A competitive salary and benefits package 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays Quality-linked bonus scheme - A performance bonus tied to our CQC/CI quality rating, rewarding you for helping us deliver outstanding care. Workplace pension for your future security A true team culture - A collaborative, encouraging working environment where kindness, respect, and professional pride are at the heart of everything we do Excellent training and career development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and wellbeing support services Everyday saving perks - Access to a wide range of retail discounts and savings Free on-site parking Rewarding connections - Refer a Friend bonus - earn up to £750 per successful referral because great people know great people. What you'll be doing Supporting the Chefs in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements To ensure all food prepared meets Food Hygiene Standards and ensure that safe methods of work are always used Manage all stocks and stores ensuring all food is correctly marked and stock rotation systems are in place To maintain accurate records to satisfy food hygiene requirement such as fridge temperature checks Could you be part of our team? About You: Proven experience working in a similar catering role, ideally in a care or similar environment. Committed to customer care and first-class service provision Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment To share our values and demonstrate them at all times. "Can-Do" flexible team worker, problem fixer, passion for what they do, ability to manage diverse and demanding workload, think out of the box, open to doing things differently If this sounds like you and you're looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you. Due to the high level of interest we anticipate for this role, we may close this advert earlier than the stated closing date to manage applications effectively. If you're interested in joining us at Hamberley, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. About Lovell Place Lovell Place is a luxurious care home in Bristol, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes - offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house - where we screen classic films - to the on-site luxury spa - offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies - everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel. Hamberley People We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of something special. Be part of Hamberley.
Seasonal Part Time Café Assistant Reference: JUN (Apply online only) Contract: 9 weeks Hours: Part-Time, 7 7.5 hours per week Location: RSPB Saltholme, TS2 Salary: £13.45 - £14.36 Per Hour Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave (pro rata) Are you passionate about providing excellent customer service? Would you like to be part of an organisation working to protect and restore our natural world? We re looking for two Seasonal Centre Assistants to join our friendly café team at RSPB Saltholme. About RSPB Saltholme RSPB Saltholme is a welcoming, family-friendly wetland reserve with accessible trails, a visitor centre, café, play area, wildlife hides and viewing areas designed to help people connect with nature. Throughout the year, the reserve supports a wide range of wildlife, from wetland birds to seasonal flowers and habitats, offering visitors a unique outdoor experience. About the role In this role, you will help deliver a high standard of customer service while supporting the day-to-day running of the café. This includes serving customers, preparing and handling food, and carrying out general café and kitchen duties in line with RSPB procedures. You will work as part of a team to ensure the café is welcoming, efficient and safe for all visitors. Tasks may vary during busy periods, and support and training will be provided. Working pattern: We are recruiting for two Seasonal Centre Assistant roles. These roles involve daytime working, including weekends and Bank Holidays. Flexibility to work additional hours is required to ensure appropriate cover for annual leave and sickness across the café operation. Role 1 - 7.5 hours on Tuesdays, contract length 9 weeks. Role 2 - 7 hours - Monday 3 hours and Wednesday 4 hours, contract length 9 weeks. Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Demonstrates consistent reliability and a proactive, positive approach to completing tasks, evidenced by meeting agreed shift responsibilities and responding constructively to changing service demands. Applies food hygiene and safety practices in line with recognised standards (e.g. safe food storage, preparation, cleaning routines), demonstrated through adherence to procedures or relevant training/experience. Communicates clearly and effectively with customers and colleagues, both verbally and in writing where required, to ensure accurate information sharing and high-quality service delivery. Identifies and resolves routine issues (e.g. customer queries, service delays) independently or escalates appropriately, using sound judgement and problem-solving skills. Delivers customer-focused service by actively responding to customer needs and feedback in a timely and professional manner. Works effectively under pressure, maintaining accuracy and service quality while meeting busy or target-driven operational demands. Accurately handles transactions, including operating tills or payment systems, processing different payment methods, and balancing/cashing up in line with procedures. Collaborates effectively as part of a team, contributing to shared tasks, supporting colleagues, and maintaining a respectful and inclusive working environment. Demonstrates practical knowledge of food preparation and service, applying safe and efficient methods appropriate to a café, bar, or similar hospitality setting. Uses basic digital or computer-based systems (e.g. tills, ordering systems, or schedules) to support day-to-day operations, with the ability to learn new systems as needed. Additional Information: These are Fixed-Term Part-Time roles. The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make the roles permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term. Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 12th July 2026 We are looking to conduct interviews for these positions as soon as suitable candidates present themselves, so please do not delay in applying. We reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. No agencies please.
Jul 10, 2026
Full time
Seasonal Part Time Café Assistant Reference: JUN (Apply online only) Contract: 9 weeks Hours: Part-Time, 7 7.5 hours per week Location: RSPB Saltholme, TS2 Salary: £13.45 - £14.36 Per Hour Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave (pro rata) Are you passionate about providing excellent customer service? Would you like to be part of an organisation working to protect and restore our natural world? We re looking for two Seasonal Centre Assistants to join our friendly café team at RSPB Saltholme. About RSPB Saltholme RSPB Saltholme is a welcoming, family-friendly wetland reserve with accessible trails, a visitor centre, café, play area, wildlife hides and viewing areas designed to help people connect with nature. Throughout the year, the reserve supports a wide range of wildlife, from wetland birds to seasonal flowers and habitats, offering visitors a unique outdoor experience. About the role In this role, you will help deliver a high standard of customer service while supporting the day-to-day running of the café. This includes serving customers, preparing and handling food, and carrying out general café and kitchen duties in line with RSPB procedures. You will work as part of a team to ensure the café is welcoming, efficient and safe for all visitors. Tasks may vary during busy periods, and support and training will be provided. Working pattern: We are recruiting for two Seasonal Centre Assistant roles. These roles involve daytime working, including weekends and Bank Holidays. Flexibility to work additional hours is required to ensure appropriate cover for annual leave and sickness across the café operation. Role 1 - 7.5 hours on Tuesdays, contract length 9 weeks. Role 2 - 7 hours - Monday 3 hours and Wednesday 4 hours, contract length 9 weeks. Essential skills, knowledge and experience: Demonstrates consistent reliability and a proactive, positive approach to completing tasks, evidenced by meeting agreed shift responsibilities and responding constructively to changing service demands. Applies food hygiene and safety practices in line with recognised standards (e.g. safe food storage, preparation, cleaning routines), demonstrated through adherence to procedures or relevant training/experience. Communicates clearly and effectively with customers and colleagues, both verbally and in writing where required, to ensure accurate information sharing and high-quality service delivery. Identifies and resolves routine issues (e.g. customer queries, service delays) independently or escalates appropriately, using sound judgement and problem-solving skills. Delivers customer-focused service by actively responding to customer needs and feedback in a timely and professional manner. Works effectively under pressure, maintaining accuracy and service quality while meeting busy or target-driven operational demands. Accurately handles transactions, including operating tills or payment systems, processing different payment methods, and balancing/cashing up in line with procedures. Collaborates effectively as part of a team, contributing to shared tasks, supporting colleagues, and maintaining a respectful and inclusive working environment. Demonstrates practical knowledge of food preparation and service, applying safe and efficient methods appropriate to a café, bar, or similar hospitality setting. Uses basic digital or computer-based systems (e.g. tills, ordering systems, or schedules) to support day-to-day operations, with the ability to learn new systems as needed. Additional Information: These are Fixed-Term Part-Time roles. The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make the roles permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term. Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 12th July 2026 We are looking to conduct interviews for these positions as soon as suitable candidates present themselves, so please do not delay in applying. We reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. No agencies please.
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Jul 10, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOU When you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Assistant Development Chef Food Innovation / Product Development Starting Salary: £35,000 base salary Location: Surrey Monday - Friday Predominantly Site Based Are you a chef who loves food, flavour, creativity and new ideas, but knows you want more from your career than another service? This is a brilliant opportunity for a chef who wants to step into food development, innovation and NPD, while still staying hands-on in the kitchen every day. We're working with a highly respected and growing food business to recruit an Assistant Development Chef. This is a role for someone who gets excited by ingredients, trends, samples, tastings and turning ideas into real products. You will be joining a collaborative culinary and NPD team where people cook, taste, test, trial and build products together. This is not a senior Development Chef role, and it is not looking for someone who wants to walk in and run the show. It is a proper development opportunity for a chef with solid kitchen experience who wants to learn how products move from an initial brief through to trials, customer presentations and launch. The Role As Assistant Development Chef, you will work closely with the Development Chef and wider NPD team to support the creation of new food concepts, snacks and meal solutions. You will be involved in sample preparation, kitchen development, tastings, trials, presentations and day-to-day kitchen activity. One day you could be preparing samples for an internal review, the next supporting a customer presentation, helping refine a concept or making sure the development kitchen is organised, clean and ready for the next project. This is a hands-on, food-first role in a team where everyone gets stuck in. Key Responsibilities Support the Development Chef and wider culinary team with new product ideas, development briefs and project timelines Prepare high-quality food samples for tastings, internal reviews, customer presentations and manufacturer reviews Help develop and refine new food concepts in line with briefs, quality standards and customer expectations Support kitchen trials, development sessions, presentation set-up and clean-down Keep the development kitchen organised, clean, safe and presentation-ready Support stock control, stock rotation, ordering, product labelling and packaging stock Work closely with NPD, culinary, technical and wider business teams Learn the full product development process from concept through to launch Support stage gate documentation and development administration where required Bring energy, curiosity and genuine enthusiasm for food innovation About You We're looking for someone with real chef experience, strong food passion and the right attitude to build a career in food development. You'll ideally have: Experience working as a chef in a professional kitchen environment A genuine love of food, flavour, ingredients and global food trends A desire to move into NPD, product development or food innovation Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Good organisation and the ability to juggle multiple tasks A practical, hands-on approach and a willingness to muck in Strong communication skills and a positive team-first attitude Basic IT skills across Word, Excel and PowerPoint Confidence working between a kitchen environment and an office environment This could suit someone currently working as a Chef de Partie, Junior Sous Chef, Sous Chef, Catering Chef, Development Kitchen Assistant, Junior Development Chef, Culinary Assistant or Food Development Assistant. What's on Offer £35,000 base salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 10% discretionary bonus Company pension scheme £1,000 annual flexible benefit pot Free on-site parking Complimentary food products for lunch Additional holiday purchase scheme Annual eye care and flu vaccination support Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Volunteering days, social events and wellbeing activities Dress for your day policy Opportunity to finish early on summer Fridays where hours are fulfilled and business needs allow Pay Day Friday early finish Why This Role? Because it gives you a genuine route out of traditional kitchen service and into food development. You will still be cooking, tasting, preparing, organising and working with food every day, but you will also be learning how new products are created, tested, refined, presented and launched. If you're a chef who wants to build a career in food innovation, join a supportive NPD team and be part of a business known for quality, creativity and great food, we'd love to hear from you.
Jul 10, 2026
Full time
Assistant Development Chef Food Innovation / Product Development Starting Salary: £35,000 base salary Location: Surrey Monday - Friday Predominantly Site Based Are you a chef who loves food, flavour, creativity and new ideas, but knows you want more from your career than another service? This is a brilliant opportunity for a chef who wants to step into food development, innovation and NPD, while still staying hands-on in the kitchen every day. We're working with a highly respected and growing food business to recruit an Assistant Development Chef. This is a role for someone who gets excited by ingredients, trends, samples, tastings and turning ideas into real products. You will be joining a collaborative culinary and NPD team where people cook, taste, test, trial and build products together. This is not a senior Development Chef role, and it is not looking for someone who wants to walk in and run the show. It is a proper development opportunity for a chef with solid kitchen experience who wants to learn how products move from an initial brief through to trials, customer presentations and launch. The Role As Assistant Development Chef, you will work closely with the Development Chef and wider NPD team to support the creation of new food concepts, snacks and meal solutions. You will be involved in sample preparation, kitchen development, tastings, trials, presentations and day-to-day kitchen activity. One day you could be preparing samples for an internal review, the next supporting a customer presentation, helping refine a concept or making sure the development kitchen is organised, clean and ready for the next project. This is a hands-on, food-first role in a team where everyone gets stuck in. Key Responsibilities Support the Development Chef and wider culinary team with new product ideas, development briefs and project timelines Prepare high-quality food samples for tastings, internal reviews, customer presentations and manufacturer reviews Help develop and refine new food concepts in line with briefs, quality standards and customer expectations Support kitchen trials, development sessions, presentation set-up and clean-down Keep the development kitchen organised, clean, safe and presentation-ready Support stock control, stock rotation, ordering, product labelling and packaging stock Work closely with NPD, culinary, technical and wider business teams Learn the full product development process from concept through to launch Support stage gate documentation and development administration where required Bring energy, curiosity and genuine enthusiasm for food innovation About You We're looking for someone with real chef experience, strong food passion and the right attitude to build a career in food development. You'll ideally have: Experience working as a chef in a professional kitchen environment A genuine love of food, flavour, ingredients and global food trends A desire to move into NPD, product development or food innovation Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety Good organisation and the ability to juggle multiple tasks A practical, hands-on approach and a willingness to muck in Strong communication skills and a positive team-first attitude Basic IT skills across Word, Excel and PowerPoint Confidence working between a kitchen environment and an office environment This could suit someone currently working as a Chef de Partie, Junior Sous Chef, Sous Chef, Catering Chef, Development Kitchen Assistant, Junior Development Chef, Culinary Assistant or Food Development Assistant. What's on Offer £35,000 base salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 10% discretionary bonus Company pension scheme £1,000 annual flexible benefit pot Free on-site parking Complimentary food products for lunch Additional holiday purchase scheme Annual eye care and flu vaccination support Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Volunteering days, social events and wellbeing activities Dress for your day policy Opportunity to finish early on summer Fridays where hours are fulfilled and business needs allow Pay Day Friday early finish Why This Role? Because it gives you a genuine route out of traditional kitchen service and into food development. You will still be cooking, tasting, preparing, organising and working with food every day, but you will also be learning how new products are created, tested, refined, presented and launched. If you're a chef who wants to build a career in food innovation, join a supportive NPD team and be part of a business known for quality, creativity and great food, we'd love to hear from you.
